The Primary Assumption Behind the Implicit Association Test Is That

question 40

Multiple Choice

The primary assumption behind the implicit association test is that people will respond more slowly to word pairs that they perceive as not "fitting together." The test further assumes that large discrepancies in reaction times are indicative of __________ negative underlying attitudes.

• A)mildly
• B)longstanding
• C)more
• D)less

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